When we first started Luxury Latin America nearly 13 years ago, there weren’t all that many high-end hotels to choose from in Cusco, Peru. I had just been through the region for the first tim…
Travel deals of the week: Tuesday January 14, 2020
Deal of the week: See Iceland with the localsSeven days exploring Iceland with local guides who know where to find the best sights and experiences is priced from $2607pp —adiscounted price fo…
ForwardKeys reports slowdown in global aviation growth
The latest data from ForwardKeys has revealed growth in international air travel, as measured by passenger journeys, grew by 4.5 per cent last year.That is healthily ahead of global economic growth…
1.9 million tourists are expected during the Rio carnival
Rio de Janeiro’s City Authority estimates to receive 1.9 million tourists during the Rio carnival, which surpasses last year’s 1.7 million. It also expects to have 7 million people on t…
Hayes takes up North America sales role for Aruba Convention Bureau
Robert Hayes has joined the team at the Aruba Convention Bureau as regional sales director of North America.Hayes’ career in global sales spans nearly three decades, most recently as market d…
Chile expects strong fall in international visitors this summer
The Chilean tourism industry expects a fall of 38.2% in international visitors this summer due to the protests in the country, as well as the economic crisis in Argentina, one of the country’…
Garuda Indonesia tops OAG punctuality tables
The results of the annual OAG Punctuality League have been revealed, with Garuda Indonesia takes the top spot globally and regionally.The airline recorded an on-time performance 95 per cent for 201…
New gin tasting masterclasses from Fred. Olsen
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during a cruise holiday, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright.The first masterclasses w…
Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile…
Emirates Opens New Route Between Dubai and Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo Emirates has recently announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International …
These are the 10 most insecure countries to travel in 2020
The Travel Security Risk was published by the travel insurance company SOS. In the study, which is an interactive map, travelers can see the security conditions of all countries in the world and th…